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Sheriff Villanueva issues challenge to LeBron James

Sheriff Villanueva

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September 15, 2020
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Monday challenged NBA star LeBron James to match and double the reward money being offered for information on the gunman who ambushed and shot two deputies over the weekend.

Speaking with KABC Radio on the John Phillips Show, Villanueva said the reward money reached $175,000 — a combination of donations of $100,000 from the county and $75,000 from two private individuals.

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“This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward,” Villanueva said. “I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.

“And I appreciated that,” he continued. “But likewise, we need to appreciate that respect for life goes across all professions.”

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The Los Angeles Lakers star has been one of the most vocal professional athletes to speak on social issues and to condemn what he perceives to be police misconduct. After Jacob Blake was shot by an officer in Wisconsin last month, James said Black people in America are “terrified” of police misconduct.

“I know people get tired of hearing me say it, but we are scared as Black people in America,” James said last month. “Black men, Black women, Black kids, we are terrified.”

James’ statement has been challenged by several people, including Black sports journalist Jason Whitlock, as well as Patrick D. Hampton in his open letter, which was widely publicized.

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It was not clear if James was aware of Villanueva’s challenge. Messages to the LeBron James Foundation were not immediately returned, FOX reported.

“Let’s see what he does,” the sheriff said. “I’ll be very curious to see what his response is, if any.”

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UPDATE: One of the wounded deputies has been identified as Claudia Apolinar. Read more.

 


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